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directly with patients, their families, and fellow healthcare Cure Advanced Diagnostics, Atomena, BEEAH
professionals, excel in a career in the field of healthcare, Group, Ittihad Paper Mill, Daman, and SEHA. This BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
understand societal health issues, and are prepared to lead is in addition to academic collaboration with the
in the field of medicine and health sciences, supporting the University of Toronto, Canada, University of Dalhousie,
ambition of the UAE to become a world-class healthcare Canada, and University of Arizona, USA. BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
provider and medical research hub.

Abu Dhabi University’s CoHS is committed to creating, What Makes ADU’s CoHS Unique? (LABORATORY MEDICINE)
disseminating, and applying knowledge in the areas of
Public and Environmental Health, Nutrition, and Biomedical
Sciences through innovative teaching, research, and While we are not the only College/Faculty of Health
community engagement. of Sciences in UAE and the region, we are distinct and
unique in our programs, approaches, and learning
At ADU’s CoHS, we offer nationally recognized programs in: methods.
• Public Health • We provide state-of-the-art integrated programs in
• Environmental Health and Safety health sciences that prepare graduates to succeed as
• Biomedical Sciences-Laboratory Medicine tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
• Molecular and Medical Genetics
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics • Our engagement develops strong associations with
students and colleagues in academia, industry, and
Our academic programs are in partnership with world- community.
renowned academic institutions.
• Diversity of our faculty, staff, and students reflects our
social environment and culture.
Why Choose College of Health
Sciences?

• We are the only College having APHEA accreditation in
the undergraduate Public Health program in UAE and
the MENA region.
• Programs were developed in partnership with Trinity Program Overview laboratory medicine and 6 hours for biomedical sciences
College Dublin and American University of Beirut. placement.
The cutting-edge four-year Biomedical Sciences-accredited
• Our programs offer interdisciplinary training across Laboratory Medicine program in the UAE, the Bachelor Our faculty members help students gain hands-on
key allied health professions. Program in Biomedical Sciences – Laboratory Medicine experience to prepare them for jobs in this highly needed
• Programs have been developed specifically to meet (BMS), offered in Abu Dhabi Campus, is a multidisciplinary and demanded field.
the needs of the expanding healthcare needs in the hub for powerhouse innovation that integrates the fields of We offer excellent internship opportunities through
UAE and MENA region. research, medicine, and biology. affiliations with medical centers and other regional
• The B.Sc. in Molecular and Medical Genetics, B.Sc. in BMS was developed in collaboration with the American hospitals, and diagnostic facilities.
Public Health, and B.Sc. in Environmental Health and University of Beirut and Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
Safety are the only programs of their kind in the UAE. Based on principles and practice of clinical laboratory Career prospects for BMS program
• The B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is a unique diagnostics, with emphasis on clinical rotations, it covers graduates may include, but are not
undergraduate academic program in the UAE. a wide range of topics ranging from molecular biology to limited to:
physiopathology. The students will have the opportunity
• Additional key healthcare programs will be added in the to specialize in genetics, hematology, histopathology, • Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist
short-term including B.Sc. in Health Communication clinical chemistry, and microbiology among other-related
and Informatics, B.Sc. in Basic Medical Sciences, B.Sc. disciplines within the core of the BMS program. • Diagnostic Product Developer
in Radiography and Medical Imaging, and M.Sc. in • Healthcare Administrator
Public Health. It expands scientific knowledge and gains insight into the
processes involved in human health and diseases. • Laboratory Technician
• Some of the key clinical and industry partners include
VPS Group of Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, Mediclinic, BMS has a total of 131 credits, whereas 125 hours is for • Research Technologist

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